“La Bamba”

Give It All You’ve Got Story Strategy Genre Skill Summarize Story & Story Structure Realistic Fiction 2

Key Vocabulary applause debut duo embarrassed forty-five record limelight pantomime rehearsal talent

Vocabulary Please turn to page 83 in your practice books.

Strategy Focus What will happen when Manuel enters his school’s show? As you read the selection, summarize the problem and the events in your own words.

Objectives We will: Identify elements of a story, including the setting, characters, and plot Complete a Story Map based on events in La Bamba Discuss the relationship of one story element to another Learn academic language: character, setting, events, plot

Comprehension Skill: Story Map Turn to Practice Page #84

Time to Read! Page# 163

applause the clapping of hands to show approval.

debut first public performance

duo two performers singing or playing together

embarrassed Self-conscious and ill at ease

forty-five record a small record with one musical selection on each side

limelight focus of public attention

pantomime theatrical acting that is done in silence

rehearsal Practice for a public performance

talent a special natural or acquired ability